Counselling & Therapy

Confidential, compassionate support for those who care for others—because your well-being matters too.

Counselling & Therapy

Support for Healthcare Professionals by Someone Who Understands

As a former veterinarian and current clinical counsellor, Dr. Ellen Nicklassen offers psychotherapy that blends evidence-based methods with deep understanding of the emotional toll of clinical life.

If you’re feeling burned out, anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or unsure of your path, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

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Common concerns we help with:

Ellen’s approach includes:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy

A warm, integrative, client-led style

“With Ellen, you won’t have to explain what it’s like to be in the medical world—she already understands.”

In-person and virtual sessions available

Why Therapy Designed for Medical Professionals Matters

Working in healthcare means carrying a unique kind of weight—life-and-death decisions, relentless schedules, and the emotional intensity of patient care. These pressures can build quietly until they feel unmanageable.

Our approach is tailored to those who care for others. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, technician, therapist, or any other healthcare provider, you deserve space to unpack your experiences without judgment, guilt, or the need to “stay strong.”

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What sets this therapy apart:

  • A clinician who understands the clinical world
  • Evidence-based tools for real-life stressors
  • Confidential support for your professional and personal identity

Our business offerings include:

Couples Therapy for Medical Professionals

Confidential support for healthcare couples facing stress or disconnect. This therapy helps strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and restore balance.

Grief Support for Medical Professionals

One-on-one care for those coping with personal or professional loss. This therapy offers space to process grief, honor emotions, and heal.

Burnout Therapy for Medical Professionals

Focused support for doctors and nurses feeling exhausted or overwhelmed. This therapy helps restore energy, build resilience, and regain clarity.

Trauma Therapy for Medical Professionals

Private support for those affected by traumatic events in healthcare. This therapy creates space to process, recover, and rebuild emotional strength.

Mindfulness Therapy for Medical Professionals

Therapy using mindfulness to manage stress and improve focus. This approach supports calm, awareness, and emotional balance under pressure.

Anxiety Therapy for Medical Professionals

Confidential support for healthcare workers managing worry or overwhelm. This therapy offers tools to reduce anxiety, regain control, and find calm.

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Need help with your team or systems?

We offer additional services to support your clinic’s success, from leadership coaching to team development.